since it’s the first of may i thought it would be appropriate to introduce my monthly playlists. i’ve been keeping on this trend for a whole year now and they truly do not get enough recognition... here’s are my favourites for may!
Teenage Talk - St. Vincent
- first of all, i heard this song the day that it came out and i put it away for a while. i heard the song years later on an episode of Lena Dunham’s show, Girls. kick ass show BTW 10/10. after that, i couldn’t stop listening to it. the beginning synth carried through the song gives it a little R&B vibe which is hard to get enough of. i adore St. Vincent’s sound and emotion, showing why i just can’t get enough. one of my favourite songs ever.
- Again, another oldie but a goodie. i put this one away for years as well. just recently found it from listening to one of Thom Yourke’s playlists on Sonos Radio. this song has the perfect mix of soft indie and jazz with the melancholy lyrics and groovy piano & bass. this whole album resonates with the listener but this song deemed the center piece of Rhye’s ‘Woman’.
- A very underrated song and super indie artist! with only 1000 monthly listeners on Spotify, this song is the epitome of far-out. the only place i’ve heard of this song was through Clairo’s interview with Narduwar. This song feels to me like the lovechild of Tame Impala and any other deep outer space talking indie band. brilliant tune for the indie kids making video montages of sunsets and skateboarders.
I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) - Chet Baker
- no, not a classified indie jam. yes, an inspiration to very many indie artists and that to me is a classified indie jam. this song fits perfectly into our month because mr. Chet Baker perfectly displays his broken heart during the season of spring. this song is perfect for a broken heart, a tired soul, a classy old man or any struggling indie artist looking for inspiration.
